How To Fix 1G652 - retroactive change not possible. new validfrom date &1

1G652 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 652

• Message text: retroactive change not possible. new validfrom date &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Cancel the change process for this condition and create a new condition
with the shown validfrom date for this condition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G652 - retroactive change not possible. new validfrom date &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1G652 indicates that a retroactive change is not possible due to the new "valid from" date specified. This typically occurs in the context of master data changes, such as in HR (Human Resources) or other modules where validity periods are important.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to change a record's validity period to a date that is earlier than the current date or when there are existing records that conflict with the new validity period. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to change an employee's data (e.g., salary, position) retroactively to a date that is not allowed due to existing records.
  The system has already processed payroll or other transactions for the period you are trying to change.
  There are dependencies or constraints in the data that prevent the change.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records for the object